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The Institute for the Study of the Americas, ISA, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge of the Latin American experience in the Western Hemisphere. It builds on a long-standing and distinguished tradition of scholarly interest in the diverse regions that make up Latin America, including Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
In response to COVID-19 restrictions, you may reach any staff member at ISA via email with your inquiry. We would be happy to answer via email, phone, video chat or set up an appointment to help you.
The Latin American Studies Major offers a deep understanding of diverse cultures and an appreciation of a rich past and present of Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Latino Migration Project provides research and educational expertise on Latin American immigration and integration issues including the Building Integrated Communities, the New Roots Oral History and Guanajuato programs.
Recent News
Being and Belonging: Perspectives from North Carolina Art Exhibition
Supporting Global Curricula Across Minority-Serving Institutions and Community Colleges
Upcoming Events
Being and Belonging: Perspectives from North Carolina
Speaker: Various NC Artists — August 18, 2021 December 12, 2021
Being and Belonging: Perspectives from NC Reception
Speaker: Various NC Artists — October 5, 2021



The Consortium in Latin American and Caribbean Studies at UNC and Duke facilitates the study of the region through outreach and cross-campus collaboration.